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Overview
Work History
Education
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Aimee (Belt) Griffith

Navarre,Florida

Summary

Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with background in primary care and specialized clinics. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan development, ensuring comprehensive healthcare. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to improve health outcomes. Contributed to increasing patient satisfaction scores through quality care and efficient service delivery in previous roles.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner for New Life Weight Loss Center

SIH Medical Group
Herrin, Illinois
05.2018 - Current
  • Supervisor of the medical weight-loss program.
  • Care of patients with metabolic disorders and bariatric surgery patients.
  • I worked as a Urology NP from 2018 to 2021.
  • Ordering of diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • NP for COVID-19 hotline and treatment.
  • NP at the JALC Prompt Care.
  • Use of Epic and Workday software.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
  • Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.

BSN, RN

SIH-Herrin Hospital/SIH system
, Illinois
09.2010 - 05.2018
  • I worked as a case manager for several different departments.
  • Floated in all areas as a flex nurse.
  • ER, ICU, and cath lab experience.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

RN

Prairie Cardiovascular
Carbondale, IL
03.2008 - 09.2010
  • Office nurse for Dr. Panchamukhi.
  • Managed the physician's procedure schedule.
  • Hospital rounding with a physician.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.

RN (ICU)

Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, Illinois
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • Critical care nursing.
  • Management of ventilators, chest tubes, and titration of IV medications.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
  • Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Education

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2018

BSN - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
08.2015

ADN - Nursing

John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL
08.2005

LPN -

John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL
08.2000

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication management
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Epic charting
  • Treatment planning
  • Weight management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Time management

Certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner Illinois Board of Professional Regulations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners- Board Certified

Illinois APRN Full Practice Authority License

Illinois Registered Nurse

Member of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

Member of Obesity Medicine Association

Member of Society of Urologic Nurses Associates (SUNA)

Accomplishments

Currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor for the SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale, Illinois

Current Member of APP Leadership Council for SIH

Current Member of Physician/APP Leadership Council for SIH

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing

High Honors at Walden University

Served as a member of the ethics committee for Carbondale Memorial Hospital

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner for New Life Weight Loss Center

SIH Medical Group
05.2018 - Current

BSN, RN

SIH-Herrin Hospital/SIH system
09.2010 - 05.2018

RN

Prairie Cardiovascular
03.2008 - 09.2010

RN (ICU)

Heartland Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2008

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

BSN - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

ADN - Nursing

John A. Logan College

LPN -

John A. Logan College

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